Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V188000 Reported May 9, 2013

Possible loss of trailer braking

Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. · N/A · 9 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V188000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
9
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 9, 2013

Defect Summary

Magic tilt trailers is recalling certain boat trailers manufactured october 17, 2011, through january 24, 2012. These trailers are equipped with brake actuators manufactured by carlisle. on some of the pumps, one of the rotating components in the hydraulic pump for the brakes may have missed a heat treat operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. as a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.

Safety Consequence

Loss of braking ability can lead to loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries, or property damage.

Corrective Action

Magic tilt trailers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the actuators on the trailers, free of charge. the recall began on june 15, 2013. owners may contact magic tilt trailers at 1-800-998-8458.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 13V188000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V188000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V188000?

NHTSA recall 13V188000 was issued by Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. on May 9, 2013. It addresses: Possible loss of trailer braking. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Magic Tilt Trailers, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V188000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.